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amr2126336

Extreme Poverty: A Matter of Justice - 1 views

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poverty fortunate rights

shared by amr2126336 on 05 Sep 16 - No Cached
  • christiana333 on 05 Sep 16
     
    This website looks at the social injustice of extreme poverty. The author is a woman taking a survey of her life and realizing she is very fortunate. She dives into how "the other half" lives.
  • amr2126336 on 05 Sep 16
     
    its definitely important to remember where you came from and be grateful for what you have and not take it for ganted.... Thanks for this one.
ktfaithtom

How Legalized Marijuana Is Sweeping the U.S.-in One Map - 0 views

fortune.com/...legal-marijuana-states-map

personal+freedom government freedom+of+choice revenue

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  • ktfaithtom on 05 Sep 16
     
    This article highlights the effect legalizing marijuana has had on Colorado's economy. It also visits the federal versus state legalization issue. And lastly, touches on which states already have legalized marijuana, and which states will be voting on it in the near future.
cas2135500

How Companies Use Facebook To Hire And Fire - 0 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...arget-unemployed_n_918816.html

personal+freedoms Facebook+jobs Labor+Laws+Social+Media

shared by cas2135500 on 31 Jan 15 - No Cached
  • cas2135500 on 31 Jan 15
     
    The number of employers whom use social media to not only hire candidates but also to monitor employees is on a rise. According to the Sunshine the National Labor Relations Board has now approved the use of social network findings to terminate or reprimand an employee. Fortunately, some employers hire employees from there findings however the majority of findings are used to omit the candidate.
katelinlea1

Native American Injustice Issues - 2 views

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personal+freedoms natiiveamericans injustices

shared by katelinlea1 on 29 Jan 18 - No Cached
  • jalisa2018 on 29 Jan 18
     
    The United States was built on land taken from Indian nations. Treaties between the US and the Indian nations over land is being overruled by the federal government. The federal government has been overruling sacred places on Native American land.
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  • madisonmae on 29 Jan 18
     
    It is sad that natives to a land are getting their land taken away when they already have enough issues as is like students failing and living in poor housing conditions.
  • mig2146362 on 30 Jan 18
     
    This is a very powerful article. I didn't realize annexation was still practiced however I suppose the idea of imminent domain can be considered modern day annexation. Very sad to see it's practiced mostly on the less fortunate or minority groups.
  • jaz2153385 on 30 Jan 18
     
    Native people are the foundation of this country and it is not fair that the government feels that they have the right to take something that wasn't theirs to begin with.
  • katelinlea1 on 04 Sep 18
     
    Everyday, the native American community is pushed further into the ground by the American government. Though they were in the America's first, there is little respect to their traditions. This article focuses on thirteen touchy subjects for Native Americans.
  • waylenm98 on 04 Sep 18
     
    the issued shown here are very important issues people don't see native Americans go through. as a Native American myself I see these issues everyday such as a resent issue of a Native American being strutted by a border patrol agent was in a way swept under carpet. the article gives us what native Americans face even the issues where the u.s. had treaties with the native Americans and did not do anything to help resolve the issue but keep in hidden as much as they can.
lion_aj

Net Neutrality Explained: Its Meaning (and Why It Matters) - 0 views

fortune.com/...at-it-means-and-why-it-matters

Personal+freedoms Net+neutrality FCC

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  • lion_aj on 29 Jan 18
     
    Should the FCC respect Net Neutrality? This article will give readers an idea of how they can be affected.
  • mig2146362 on 30 Jan 18
     
    My concern over the repeal of net neutrality is the power it gives conglomerates over "use." we have all been subject to EULA contracts from things like computers and even kitchen appliances, and ISPs are no different. Removing net neutrality laws will silence vocal minorities, as well as curb online activism- where movements like the BLM organization were created and continue to flourish.
  • dav2249597 on 30 Jan 18
     
    hello, I also posted an article about net neutrality. It is sad that it was repealed and many corporations could make a lot of money. Net Neutrality is so important, especially in the modern world.
dia2056159

Maternity Leave in the United States - 6 views

www.forbes.com/...-comes-to-paid-maternity-leave

personal+freedoms maternity+leave health

shared by dia2056159 on 28 Jan 18 - No Cached
  • dia2056159 on 28 Jan 18
     
    This article discusses how the United States is behind when it comes to providing paid maternity leave. The United States does not guarantee paid maternity leave.
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  • rajakhelena on 29 Jan 18
     
    This is a very sad topic, i think everyone should be able to get maternity leave no matter the standards because there is nothing more beautiful than seeing a mother and father so happy with their new born baby. I believe that people should have longer maternity leave.
  • tay2171950 on 29 Jan 18
     
    I think everyone should be able to have maternity leave because its important for the mother and father to be with their baby. I think they should also be paid while taking this time off because they still need to be able to support the child and that cant be done if they are not making money.
  • jalisa2018 on 29 Jan 18
     
    With the evidence that researchers have uncovered within their study on new mothers; these findings can be very alarming. Especially, the diagnose of postpartum depression. This is great evidence that can support this continuous debate.
  • sonyacorona on 29 Jan 18
     
    Pregnancy is the most beautiful thing a mother can experience, but at the same the most painful. With maternity leave mothers and fathers can have that time to recover and get back to their daily routines.
  • mig2146362 on 30 Jan 18
     
    My wife gave birth to our daughter back in August, she is a school teacher and it's very heartbreaking to know that current practices in the state of Arizona have defined pregnancy as a "short term disability." True there are aspects that are disabling, but the definition itself is what removes the obligation of the state to pay for leave, instead leaving woman in the education sector to pay for supplemental health care as current healthcare for public workers does not support pregnancy. At least in our case, I'm sure there are very rare exceptions.
  • jaz2153385 on 30 Jan 18
     
    The U.S. needs to recognize that mothers need way more time than they actually get for maternity leave! Giving birth is such a beautiful but extremely painful and tiring/draining thing that women need time to recuperate from.
  • dav2249597 on 30 Jan 18
     
    I believe in maternity leave in just about any work place. The mother gets it rough and the thought of not getting paid maternity leave just stinks. I also believe that husbands should get maternity leave. Like, what if the mother has a higher paid job, and it is the dad that stays home?
  • katelinlea1 on 04 Sep 18
     
    With the USA coming in last in maternity leave rights, Rita Ruben talks about the injustice the work place creates by not giving mothers the time and money they need to welcome their newest member of their families. Some countries even offer paid paternity leave, but in the USA, FMLA only saves your job as a mother. No pay or fathers allowed.
  • sha2188727 on 04 Sep 18
     
    This article points out the US is the last of the fairly developed countries when it comes to advancement in women's maternity leave. The article talks about studies that have shown how a women's maternity leave can have an impact on her overall health and well-being.
  • cla2175938 on 04 Sep 18
     
    I think the author made a very important comment by saying, "The mother's mental and physical health can be an important route through which infants are affected by parents' employment decisions." I totally agree with this. How can we ignore our health after having a baby. I have 5 children and I was fortunate enough to not have to work. I was able to stay home and heal, and most importantly bond with my baby. I recovered well post child birth, and I was able to be the best mother I could be to my children.
  • alannahmattal on 07 Sep 18
     
    This is a huge social injustice towards the mothers who have just given birth. Making maternity leave as a paid family leave is wrong because the mothers have to later make up all the time they took off to care for their newborn, which can be months.
  • kay2152202 on 01 Sep 19
     
    I think new moms definitely get the shaft when it comes to maternity leave. Just watching people in my life have their kids, and the struggles that can come after besides adjusting to new life I think it is a complete injustice that new moms don't have the option to have more paid time, separate from their regular PTO.
  • julianaramirez on 02 Sep 19
     
    It's truly heartbreaking to think about the struggles that many mothers have to face. They were just introduced to motherhood and already have to worry about not being able to have the time or money that is deserved. Most of all, the time needed to recover post birth.
  • seanburns89 on 02 Sep 19
     
    I think that maternity leave is vitally important for a mother and her child. However, what about fathers the child is just as much theirs yet little to no maternity leave is given. Usually if they take the time off for the birth of the child it comes out of their paid time off if they would like an extended amount of time.
  • dev2154967 on 03 Sep 19
     
    The United States definitely falls behind compared to most modernized countries in-regards to this. The fact that studies show much higher results for emotional bonding between parents, and the retention of employees for the company they're employed for, when giving maternal/paternal leave. I understand the reason why it's difficult for many American businesses to be competitive to some European industries that can have months off at a time for this, but even a couple paid weeks may make all the difference at a minimum for both parents, to adapt, and prepare for their new schedule/lives.
  • smileyamber08 on 03 Sep 19
     
    I feel like every women should be guaranteed paid maternity leave. The government constantly wants us to re produce to keep the world going, so they should encourage women that they'll be fine with money and won't have to worry about missing work.
  • and2181940 on 03 Sep 19
     
    Maternity leave should be a MUST. Pregnancy is tough and the delivery is life changing. Mother's go through all different kinds of changes. It is unfair for a mother to have to go through these changes all while worrying about having to go to work and missing and wondering how her child might be doing.
nat2142094

Elder Abuse - 2 views

aleteia.org/...-to-the-problem-of-elder-abuse

personal+freedoms elder+abuse elder+care caught+on+camera

shared by nat2142094 on 30 Jan 17 - No Cached
  • nat2142094 on 30 Jan 17
     
    This article discusses the appalling video that made the rounds this week through news and social media. It depicts another instance of elder abuse that was caught on a home security camera. Why is is so difficult to find trustworthy care for the elderly? Most of the time families can't afford to provide adequate care.
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  • sau2124985 on 30 Jan 17
     
    The video is extremely difficult to watch, however, people need to be educated on this ongoing issue. Unfortunately, elder abuse happens worldwide and in different forms. Some types of abuse towards the elderly include financial abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. What concerns me is the fact that there are many caregivers who are abusive and still hold certification to be employed in nursing homes.
  • kia2150202 on 30 Jan 17
     
    This is a real issue. People take advantage of the elderly because they are helpless. I have heard sad stories about nursing homes as well. They are of course human and deserve to be treated like one.
  • bil2040400 on 30 Jan 17
     
    I agree we need to take better care of our elderly people, not just to treat them respectfully which should be a given, but to take time to listen to them. Our parents give us life. They take care of us and make sacrifices for us. Then when the time comes, it is our duty to do the same. Beyond that, their lifetime of experience can benefit us all.
  • hei2054360 on 07 Sep 20
     
    This was very difficult to watch. As a child whose parent was diagnosed with fronto-temporal dementia, I had no choice but to place her in an assisted living home. Even though I didn't live far from the facility, it was hard to get information from staff. A few staff members were there for years, and I feel fortunate that they took really good care of my mother. I don't think this same experience happens for a lot of people.
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